2000 Mercury Villager Owner's Manuals

Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 6
Controls and features 21
Seating and safety restraints 112
Starting and driving
Starting 147
Driving 152
Roadside emergencies 166
Servicing
Maintenance and care 186
Capacities and specifications 233
Customer assistance 238
Reporting safety defects 250
Index 251
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Contents
1

The following warning may be required by California law:
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
Engine exhaust, some if its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
ICONS
Indicates a safety alert. Read the
following section onWarnings.
Indicates vehicle information related
to recycling and other
environmental concerns will follow.
Correct vehicle usage and the
authorized disposal of waste
cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards
protecting the environment.
Indicates a message regarding child
safety restraints. Refer toSeating
and safety restraintsfor more
information.
Indicates that this Owner Guide
contains information on this subject.
Please refer to the Index to locate
the appropriate section which will
provide you more information.
Introduction
2

WARNINGS
Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal
injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its
equipment.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the
first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is
necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in.
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE
The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing.
Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring
obligation.
Introduction
3

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner's Guide
Fasten Safety BeltAir Bag-Front
Air Bag-SideChild Seat
Child Seat Installation
WarningChild Seat Tether
Anchorage
Brake SystemAnti-Lock Brake System
Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum BasedTraction Control
Master Lighting SwitchHazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-FrontFuse Compartment
Fuel Pump ResetWindshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/DemistRear Window
Defrost/Demist
Power Windows
Front/RearPower Window Lockout
Introduction
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Child Safety Door
Lock/Unlock
Interior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Introduction
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OFFAUTO
1
AUTO
2

PUSH INTERIOR
CEF
H1/2FUELTEMP
NORMAL000020304050
60
70
80
90406080100120
140
0 234
5
6
71
CRUISE
OFF
CANCELRES
ACCEL
COAST
SETVOL
NEXT
VOL
DIM
Panel dimmer
(pg. 21)
Headlamp control
(pg. 21)
Speed control
(pg. 82)
Driver air bag
(pg. 132) Turn signal and
wiper/washer control
(pg. 87)Instrument cluster
(pg. 8)
Audio controls *
(pg. 86)
Anti-theft indicator light
(pg. 105)
* if equipped
Instrumentation
6

OFF REAR 1 2 3 4
1
MAX
A/C
A/C OFF2
3
4
OVERDRIVE
OFF/ON
FFREWSIDE1 - 2
BASS TREB BAL FADE
TAPE
AMSAM
FMCDCLKVOL - PUSH ON
SHUFFLE COMP CD
EJ
CDSCAN
DISCS
TUNESEEK
3 2 1456
DC
12V
SECURITYHAZARD
RR DEFOGRR WIPER
RR WASH
Gearshift (including
overdrive button)
(pg. 157)Hazard flasher
(pg. 167)Rear wiper/washer
(pg. 88)
Rear defroster
(pg. 40)
Auxiliary power point
(pg. 81)
Climate control system
(pg. 22) Electronic sound system
(pg. 40)
CD Changer*
(pg. 77)
Instrumentation
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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Standard analog instrument cluster
Optional electronic instrument cluster
Charging system
Illuminates when the ignition is
turned to the ON position and the
engine is off. The light also
illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly, requiring
electrical system service.
Air bag readiness
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned ON. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to flash
or remains on, have the system
serviced immediately.
CE
F
H1/2
FUELTEMP
NORMAL
0
PRND2P1P!
BRAKEAIR
BAGSERVICE
ENGINE
SOONCRUISEO/D
OFF
00000
00000MPHkm/h10 20304050
60
70
80
90
10020 406080
100120
140
160
0 234
5
6
7
8RPMx10001
FUEL DOOR UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOONABSAIR
BAGABSO/D
OFF
OUTSIDE TEMP
INST ECONOMY
AVG. ECONOMY
TO EMPTY
PRND21FUEL DOOR UNLEADED FUEL ONLY CRUISE
MPH
km/h
km
F
EH
C
1/2N
O
R
M
A
L
012345
6
78
P!BRAKE
X 1000
RPMTRIP 1
TRIP 2 ˚F ˚C
MILES/BAL
L/100 km
Instrumentation
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